Caritas Institute of Higher Education (CIHE) is a private higher education institution located in Hong Kong, China. On January 9, 2024, with the approval of the Chief Executive in Council of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, Caritas Institute of Higher Education was officially renamed Saint Francis University (SFU). The following is some detailed information about this institution:

History:

Caritas Institute of Higher Education was originally established in 1985 as Caritas Francis Hsu College.

In May 2011, the school was renamed Caritas Institute of Higher Education, and in March of the same year, it was approved to offer its first bachelor's degree program, the Bachelor of Business Administration (Honors).

In early 2024, the school further developed and was upgraded to Saint Francis University, becoming the fourth self-financing higher education institution in Hong Kong to be awarded the title of university.

Educational philosophy and positioning:

St. Francis University adheres to the spirit and values ​​of Catholicism and is committed to providing high-quality holistic education.

The school focuses on students' personal growth, professional skills training, and the cultivation of social responsibility.

Emphasize the combination of theory and practice, and enhance students' employment competitiveness through internships and industry cooperation projects.

College settings:

Business School

School of Health Sciences

School of Social Sciences

These colleges offer a variety of undergraduate and graduate professional courses, covering business management, nursing, digital entertainment, social sciences and social work.

Advantageous disciplines:

Business Administration

Nursing

Digital Entertainment

Social Sciences

Social Work

Among them, nursing is one of the traditional strengths of the school and has a good industry reputation.

Teaching mode and characteristics:

Small class teaching promotes interactive communication between teachers and students.

Focus on case studies and practical operations, and provide rich internship opportunities.

Establish close ties with the industry, invite professionals to participate in teaching, and set up practical projects.

Provide overseas exchange student programs to encourage students to broaden their international horizons.

Internationalization:

The University of St. Francis actively expands its international cooperation network and supports students to participate in international exchange programs.

Attract international students and promote the diversification of campus culture.

Campus facilities:

The campus is equipped with modern teaching buildings, laboratories, libraries and other facilities.

Provide special learning environments for students of specific majors, such as simulated wards, multimedia production rooms, etc.

Application information:

For local students, it is usually necessary to apply for admission through the Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education Examination (HKDSE) results.

For non-local students, it is generally necessary to submit relevant academic qualifications and English proficiency test scores (such as IELTS or TOEFL).

Some majors may also arrange interviews or other assessments.

Graduation and employment prospects:

The degrees obtained by graduates are recognized by the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government and can also be certified in the Mainland.

Because its course design is closely linked to market demand, graduates can often find good employment opportunities in their respective fields.

The school has a career development center to provide students with job search guidance and support services.

Contact information:

Address: 320 Junction Road, Kowloon Tong, Hong Kong

Tel: +852 3411 3777